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Monte dei Paschi Shareholders Reject Mediobanca Merger
29 Oct
Summary
- Monte dei Paschi shareholders voted against a merger proposal.
- Sixty-three percent of votes opposed the integration with Mediobanca.
- CEO Luigi Lovaglio's merger plan was rejected by investors.

Monte dei Paschi di Siena shareholders decisively rejected a merger proposal on Thursday. The plan, spearheaded by CEO Luigi Lovaglio, sought to merge the bank with Milanese merchant bank Mediobanca. A significant majority, 63.65% of the votes cast, opposed the integration.
This rejection marks a notable development for Monte dei Paschi di Siena. The proposed merger was a key strategic initiative aimed at restructuring or expanding the group's operations. The strong opposition from shareholders indicates a divergence in vision regarding the bank's future direction and potential partnerships.